Chapter 283: Nii-san
The bright moon hung high in the sky, casting its cold, silvery glow over the land. Within Seireitei, all was silent.
A man dressed in fine brocade and jade accessories walked leisurely alongside a girl in tattered clothes, their steps unhurried as they strolled down the wide avenue.
Patrolling Shinigami took notice of the unusual pair and were about to step forward for a closer look.
However, when the leading Shinigami caught sight of the man's face under the lantern light, he immediately stopped his subordinates from acting rashly.
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On the spacious street, Masatsuki Aozaki observed the little girl beside him with amusement.
She tried to maintain a composed expression, but the curiosity in her eyes betrayed her.
It was hard to imagine that this small, ragged girl would one day become the captain of the Thirteenth Division—a woman both charming and dignified.
Rukia clung tightly to Masatsuki Aozaki's hand, her gaze fixed on his ethereal, almost divine features. After a moment of hesitation, she asked with wide-eyed curiosity:
"Are you a god?"
"A god?"